Physical Therapy
Yesterday in physical therapy, Jeremy stretched my shoulder joint vertically to about 165 degrees (out of 180). This means I have recovered most of my range of motion since my shoulder fracture in June, but not all. Jeremy said the last degrees are the hardest in stretching out a “frozen” shoulder, where the tough capsule […]
Continue reading about Progress Report – Physical Therapy 9/8/08
“Outstanding progress,” wrote Jeremy Zell, my physical therapist at Ability Rehabiliation. After 4 weeks in physical therapy, I have recovered most of the range of motion that I had before I fractured my shoulder last June. Jeremy has increased my muscle strengthening exercises. Every day I am able to do something that I couldn’t do […]
Continue reading about Progress Report – Physical Therapy Week #4
The first two sessions of physical therapy following the healing of my shoulder fracture consisted of a variety of stretches, but the next two sessions also featured some strength training. What a welcome activity! The muscles in my left arm and back had atrophied while the shoulder was immobilized and had hardly any power of […]
Continue reading about Physical Therapy for Shoulder Range of Motion: Sessions 3 & 4
I started physical therapy last Thursday to improve my range of motion following the healing of my shoulder fracture. My therapist was knowledgeable, professional, and encouraging. I was expecting physical therapy to be painful since I had been through it years ago after a previous injury, but I knew it was absolutely necessary if I […]
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